Prefab cabins are built off-site and shipped to your location. Small cabins may come in one complete piece, while manufacturers may ship larger versions in sections and construct them on-site.
You can find prefabricated cabins in many sizes, design styles and with customization options. If youβre considering a log cabin build and want to save time and money, a prefab or modular cabin is worth considering.
Best Prefab Cabins You Can Buy Right Now
Weβve rounded up the best prefab cabins that meet various needs and are available in the United States. Some cabins are small and appropriate as backyard guest houses, office spaces, or vacation retreats. Other options are large enough to house a family.
- Canmore β $7,196 β $116,396
- Kithaus K3 β $32,000 +
- Bala Bunkie β $32,000 +
- Caribou β $43,808 β $98,912
- Ozark β $55,900
- Zook β $132,500
- Modern Studio β $65,000+
- Plymouth Log β $163,300
- Sierra Prefab Log β $73,900
- Hyg.ge β $399,000
Canmore from Summerwood Products
- Price: $7,196 β $116,396
The Canmore cabin comes in sizes ranging from 72 square feet to 1,200 square feet. The smallest size starts at $7,196 for the preassembled version or $6,221 for the precut kit you can assemble yourself.
The cabin features spruce spf framing and western red cedar siding. It also includes a small porch with an overhang and standard 8-foot walls. Many customizable options include vinyl windows and doors, finished pine floors, and upgraded siding.
The manufacturer offers a design center where you can tailor the size and material of the cabin for a custom quote.
Kithaus K3 Modern Modern Prefab Cabin
Modern prefab cabin lovers will enjoy the K3 models from Kithaus. The smallest size starts at $32,000 and is 132 square feet, appropriate for a backyard cabin, guest house, or office space. The largest size is 13β x 13β and includes a bathroom and kitchenette. Prices for this model begin at $60,000.
Standard features include aluminum framing with the choice of corrugated or natural cement board siding. All options come with insulation, interior walls, and high-quality windows with low-e glazing.
There are many customization options for these modern modular cabins, which include HVAC mini split systems, radiant heat bathroom flooring, decks, hardwood floors, and more.
Bala Bunkie from Summerwood Products
- Price: $11,321 β $58,121
The Bala Bunkie is a two-story cedar wood-sided cabin. The standard size has a footprint of 100 square feet, but thanks to the second-story layout, there are 230 square feet of usable space.
You can purchase the Bala Bunkie in several sizes ranging from an 8β² x 10β² to a 20β² x 20β² cabin. The smallest size starts at $11,321 for the preassembled cabin or $9,746 for the kit. The largest size starts at $58,121 for the preassembled version and $49,871 for the kit.
You can customize the Bala Bunkie to include loft space, interior finishes, and pine flooring.
The Caribou from Deer Run Cabins
- Price: $43,808 β $98,912
The Caribou cabin is large enough to be a one or two-bedroom home with a living room, bathroom, and kitchen. It features many customizable options, and the company will deliver it to your site to assemble it. (You must have a foundation for this cabin.)
Standard features of the Caribou include white pine walls and ceilings, an enamel metal roof, a pine kitchen with a countertop, a pine bathroom, finished plumbing and electrical, and Energy Star windows.
You can customize the size and layout of this cabin with sizes ranging from 392 sq. ft. to 728 sq. ft. You can also choose between the shell only or a cabin with premium interior finishes.
Ozark Prefab Cabin from Lancaster Cabins
The Ozark is a 13β x 25β prefab log cabin that includes a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and extra space for bunk beds and a futon couch. It also features a quaint 8β porch with a roof overhang.
The Ozark comes with a 12k BTU heat/AC system. At only 325 square feet, it takes full advantage of its layout. It has enough features to enjoy as a tiny home, but you could also use it as a vacation retreat or backyard house.
If you like the look and features of the Ozark, Lancaster Cabins offers similar options at varying sizes and price points.
Zook Modern Luxury Rockwood Cabin
The Rockwood cabin is a tiny luxury home that the company can deliver to your location move-in ready. It boasts 400 square feet and features high-end finishes, a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen with a ten cu ft counter depth refrigerator and a microwave.
The Rockwood has a sleek modern design with a sloped roof that cantilevers over the front porch. It also has a 6ft front porch. The interior features an HVAC mini ductless split, all light fixtures, electric outlets, and ceiling fans.
The price of the Rockwood cabin includes a delivery fee, which will vary by location, and can cause the final price to be more or less than what weβve quoted.
Modern Studio Prefab Cabin from Westwood Cabins
The Studio cabin from Westwood features a quaint, cottage-like feel that would work well as a backyard home for a farmhouse or country residence. There are three size options ranging from 264 sq ft to 336 sq ft.
The smallest option includes a kitchenette and a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. The larger two options also have space for a stackable washer/dryer hookup. Standard features include luxury vinyl plank flooring, a pine interior, custom wood siding, and custom wood cabinetry.
You can customize your studio cabin by choosing the siding finish, flooring, cabinet style, countertop, and windows. There are even high-end upgrades, including quartz counters and engineered hardwood floors.
Plymouth Log Cabin from Zook
The Plymouth cabin comes in five sizes ranging from 364 sq ft to 624 sq ft. The smaller size features one bedroom, one bathroom, a great room with a kitchen, and a loft. At 13β² x 48β², the largest size features two bedrooms, two lofts, one bathroom, and a great room with a kitchen.
The Plymouth has a steep gable roof, ideal for locations that receive heavy snowfall. You can customize the interior features with hardwood floors, dormers, a bathroom package, and more.
All versions of the Plymouth come with complete electrical wiring, plumbing, and insulation.
Sierra Prefab Log Cabin from Lancaster Log Homes
The Sierra Prefab Log Cabin has a unique step-down design and 400 sq ft of living space. Even though the cabin is small, it has a bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, and porch. Thereβs even space for bunk beds and a futon to create more sleeping areas.
The front section of this small modular cabin has a gable roof, while the back sections feature flat roofs. It comes with a 12K BTU AC and heating unit and all the features you need to make this space livable.
Hyg.ge Model from CABN
The Hyg.ge model is a modern prefab cabin loverβs dream boasting 1120 square feet. It contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and ample storage space.
The Hyg.ge draws inspiration from Danish-style homes and, while simple, contains luxury features like radiant floor heating, smart home capabilities, split duct systems, and a solar-powered roof. CABN has equipped the Hyg.ge to work on off-grid and on-grid settings.
While the Hyg.ge packs extreme style and the latest technology, itβs by far the most expensive prefab cabin on our list.
Prefab vs. Modular Cabins
A prefab cabin is built off-site and shipped to its new location. A modular cabin, one that comes in one or more pieces and is assembled on-site, is a type of prefab cabin. All cabins on our list are modular, although some also come in aΒ kit version. Prefab cabins kits are less expensive than modular prefab cabins and come with all materials, but you must assemble them yourself.